Maple Leaf FoodsMLFNF +1.83%56 Cash Ratio is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates MLFNF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,928 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Maple Leaf Foods ranks worse than 66.75% on this metric.
Maple Leaf Foods has a Cash Ratio of 0.20. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maple Leaf Foods's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MLFNF'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.18 Max: 1.47
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, Maple Leaf Foods's highest Cash Ratio was 1.47. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.18.
MLFNF's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 66.75% of 1928
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs MLFNF: 0.20
Maple Leaf Foods (OTCPK:MLFNF) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Maple Leaf Foods Cash Ratio Related Terms
Maple Leaf Foods Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maple Leaf Foods's Cash Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Maple Leaf Foods's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Maple Leaf Foods Cash Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Maple Leaf Foods's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maple Leaf Foods's Cash Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) has a Cash Ratio of 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Maple Leaf Foods' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 1.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #1287 out of 1928 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is Maple Leaf Foods' Cash Ratio too high?
Maple Leaf Foods' current Cash Ratio of 0.20 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 1.47. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash Ratio is 0.40. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 0.20 is 50% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #1287 out of 1928 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Maple Leaf Foods has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Foods' Cash Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #1287 out of 1928 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Maple Leaf Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.40. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 0.20 is 50% below this benchmark. Historically, Maple Leaf Foods' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 1.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Maple Leaf Foods has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.40, based on 1,928 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Maple Leaf Foods's current Cash Ratio of 0.20 is 50% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maple Leaf Foods's current Cash Ratio is 0.20, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.48, compared to a current price of $21.10 — trading 45.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.20, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 50% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.40. Maple Leaf Foods' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF), the current Cash Ratio is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.10 is trading 45.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.48.
GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MLFNF:
Cash Ratio: 0.20 (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: $14.48 vs. price of $21.10 (45.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1287 of 1928)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLFNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a protein-focused consumer packaged goods company that responsibly produces food products under brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, and Field Roast. The company's portfolio includes prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry, and plant protein products. Its main markets are Canada, the United States, and Others.
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